Dump Truck Operator jobs in the Australian Mining industry

by Suzanne Burke Mining Resumes for Australian mining jobs

Are you looking for a job as a Dump Truck Operator?

What experience is needed to get a job as a Dump Truck Operator?

If you are lucky and there are plenty of jobs available, you might find a mining company that is happy to training you up. These opportunities can be hard to come by.

This simply means that you will probably have to pay for your own training and qualifications. So what do you need? You will need to get a haul truck qualification. The nationally recognised qualification RIIMPO338D Conduct Rigid Haul Truck Operations is your best choice. This will be recognised in all Australian states and will certify your skills to operate a huge truck.

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Where are the jobs for Dump Truck Operators?

In the Australian mining sector, there are stacks of dump truck operator jobs at mining operations based in Queensland, New South Wales, north-west Western Australia and also south of Perth.

What type of work does a Dump Truck Operator do?

You will be working on a mine of quarry, operating dump trucks – both empty and loaded – such as Caterpillar 773’s, CAT 769 and Komatsu. You will need to be able to safely dump contents and demonstrate safe driving and braking skills. You will need to learn or know industry standard RADIO commands to keep you in contact with other machinery working nearby.

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Types of Dump Trucks

There are many types and models of dump trucks operating on mine sites across different Australian states. Common dump trucks are Caterpillar (CAT), Komatsu, Hitachi although most are relatively similar.

Safety of Dump Trucks on Mine Sites

Dump trucks are large vehicles and it is very important in any role at a mining site that safety is considered at all times. While driving dump trucks, one of the most important factors is being aware of other road users and other operators of plant and machinery working nearby.

Common accidents are collisions between vehicles so having great radio communication and awareness of others on site is very important.